A true perfectionist, I am very glad I found Andrea through reviews. I have had many shellac manicures only to be disappointed every time. From peeling of the polish within a week to damaged nails to a really poor application. As it turns out not all gel polishes are Shellac which now makes perfect sense. If it is not CND it is not Shellac! As Andrea says, you pay for what you get! I would agree with all the other reviewers, that Shellac Nails by Andrea is the best in Melbourne. I will not trust my nails with anybody else!

Approximate cost: $50

I have had countless of manicures with shellac only to have it last for a few days or just over a week not to mention weak and damaged after peeling up or chipping off. I had given up thinking that shellac is useless and a waste of time and money. A noticed a new colleagues nails looked fantastic for 3 weeks, I asked her what she had on and to my surprise she said CND Shellac. I asked her what she meant by CND, she said it was the real Shellac not opi gel or gelac that a lot of salons are using and that an amazing nail tech called Andrea in North Fitzroy is where to get the best CND Shellac manicure in Melbourne. She got my attention! I called Andrea and made an appointment (I had to wait 3 weeks to get an evening appointment but was well worth it!) and was still skeptical after all the bad manicures I have endured. Right from the get go I was put at ease, Andrea explained the difference between what others are calling shellac and what really is shellac. CND Shellac is the correct product. Andrea prepped and cleaned my nails to perfection which is apparently imperative to get the best possible outcome and longevity of the product. Andrea used solar oil on my nails after the manicure and explained the importance of it and why it is important to use it. I have had my CND Shellac polish on for 19 days and apart from the growth they are still looking fantastic! No chipping, no peeling! I agree with my colleague that Andrea definitely does the best Shellac nails in Melbourne!

Approximate cost: $58

I found Andrea through a lady I stopped in the supermarket. Her nails looked so fantastic that I just had to ask 'are they your real nails'! She was lovely and shared her secret with me... Nail Couture by Andrea! From reading others reviews, I too have been the victim of not knowing that there is in fact only CND Shellac and that the other products are falsely referred to as Shellac. My nails looked nothing like the lady that referred me to Andrea. Instead they were very damaged and weak not to mention the application looked like I had done it myself! Thanks to Andrea who has explained it all to me and has now restored my nails and they look fabulous! I am preaching Nail Couture by Andrea to anyone that asks about my nails. Thank you Andrea, I simply wouldn't go anywhere else. You are the only shellac nails salon in Melbourne that I will allow to touch my nails! xxx

Approximate cost: $50

I found Andrea through womo, there were so many great reviews and the salon is within walking distance so that was a big plus!

A couple of weeks ago I had CND Shellac applied while away in Daylesford. There was little positive to take away from the experience, except for the lovely colour of the Shellac.

I sent Andrea a query through her website, very late on Monday night, hoping to make an appointment for the coming Saturday to have my Shellac removed and redone. Andrea phoned midday on Tuesday to schedule the appointment, unfortunately she was fully booked on Saturday but was very accommodating and booked me in for a late appointment the next day (Wednesday).

As soon as I sat down and noticed that Andrea had her own nails painted with Shellac I felt confident! I've never understood manicurists I have been to that don't have their own nails manicured, it's your best marketing tool!

Andrea confirmed that while she could tell that I'd had genuine CND Shellac applied, the nail hadn't been prepped properly which contributed to the Shellac being applied so far from the cuticle (rather than 2 1/2 weeks of regrowth, it looked more like 5!).

Andrea took her time shaping my nails and prepping them, explaining all the while about the product, proper care for maximum wear time and even why the nails needed to be slightly longer to allow the Shellac to seal. The paintwork was exceptional - right down to the cuticle and coverage all over the nail, thanks to the close attention my nails received before painting.

Even though I'd never met Andrea before, I felt like I'd known her a long time, she made me feel very comfortable and quite obviously knows her product inside and out.

This is honestly the best manicure I have ever had, I re-booked for my next appointment that night I was so impressed. I recently moved into the area and am grateful to have found such a professional so close to home!

Approximate cost: $50

I am absolutely thrilled with Andrea and her skills. Never before have my nails been done to perfection. The perfect shape and neatest paintwork. I am amazed and thrilled that my friend recommended Nail couture by Andrea to me. Andrea is a professional, neat and gorgeous lady who took the time to explain to me that my damaged nails was due to the improper use of buffers and acetone used to remove gel polishes. I now know that opi gel is not shellac, CND shellac polish is the only product that should be called shellac. It has been over 2 weeks and my nails still look great and the compliments are flooding in. Thank you Andrea, you have a client for life!

Approximate cost: $50

had my nails done here once for a wedding i was going to, must say i was absolutely thrilled with the end result. ive been to many nails places before and never walked out as happy as i did from here. the lady was so nice and easy to talk to aswell.

I was travelling to Melbourne for a friend's wedding from Edinburgh, Scotland. I did some internet research to find a nail technician near where I would be attending the wedding. It turned out Andrea wasn't so close to where I was staying however the service I received made the distance travelled well worth while. I made an appointment for the day before the wedding by email and Andrea responded very quickly despite the time differences. A few days before she emailed to ask how my nails were growing and if she needed to adjust the appointment to include time for any repairs as I had let her know that my nails break very easily. Luckily they hadn't!
When I arrived we discussed the colour I wanted, Andrea has lots of samples available, not just of the standard colours that Shellac sell but also of [what I presume are] her own creations made by layering different Shellac colours on top of each other. We found one which matched my dress nicely, a combo of two colours.
I was so impressed with the manicure I received that two weeks later, shortly before I was due to leave to return to the UK I decided, at short notice, to email Andrea to try to get another appointment to replace my colour with a French manicure. Andrea responded very quickly again and was able to fit me in the next day.
When I returned it seemed a shame to take the colour off as it was just as good as the day she had applied it however I can't have fancy nail colours for my job so it had to go.
The difference I noticed about the manicure I received from Andrea and those I have had from others is the time she spends preparing the nails before application of the product, she is very, very thorough and absolutely meticulous!
My only regret about my whole experience is that I discovered this lovely lady living on the other side of the world and now I can't go to her every time I need my nails done. She is far superior to any nail technician I have visited at home and I can't recommend her highly enough.

Approximate cost: $55-$60

Andrea truly is the best. I have tried many salons in the past 4 months for a Shellac manicure and they have only lasted a few days to a week. Turns out I have been having opi gel and gelish which is not shellac. If it is not CND Shellac then you are not getting the correct product. Look no further than Andrea, my Shellac mani now lasts up to 3 weeks...genius! Thank you Andrea, definitely the best in Melbourne x

Approximate cost: $50

I visited Andrea 2 weeks ago after seeing her amazing reviews. After 5 failed attempts from various different salons to have a Shellac manicure that 1.looked like a 5 year applied it 2. used fake Shellac 3. lifted off within the week and 4. Charged me a ridiculous amount (one reputable place in the city charged $95!) I was almost feeling defeated and didn't think that I would find anyone that could do what CND Shellac promised....give me chip-free, glossy 2 week wear until I met Andrea! As soon as I sat down I knew that I was in great hands. Everything from the UV machines to the colour, top and bottom coats were authentic. Andrea explained the process in great detail and I immediately knew why this lady is so popular and had no question that I had now found my new best friend! 2 weeks on and my Shellac Manicure is still going strong. Thank you Andrea for regaining my trust in the industry. Your name is the one I praise to anyone that notices my nails and I can promise you there have been plenty!!

Approximate cost: $45-$50

Polite, punctual, knowledgeable and extremely talented and passionate about nails. My experience with Andrea having a Shellac manicure has truly given me faith in nail technicians and in the product. I nearly gave up with Shellac until I visited Andrea and thanks to her and her passion in the product explained to me (like she has to a lot of others judging by the reviews) that the product that was ruining my nails was not shellac and actually other generic brands that other salons are calling Shellac. Why can't people just tell you the truth? Thanks to Andrea I now have the REAL, AUTHENTIC CND SHELLAC and now that I have seen it you can truly see the difference in quality of product and the quality in Andrea's work is flawless. My nails look absolutely amazing and I just cant stop looking at them! You are a genius Andrea, you now have a client for life!!

Approximate cost: $45-$50